MINIMOTO Hybrid, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... to charge battery 11 Battery care 12 Riding rules 13 Pre ride checklist 14 How to ride your MINIMOTO HYBRID Bike 15 Special safety warnings 15 Tire inflation procedure 16 Periodic brake adjustment 16 Tire repair 17 Replacing the main fuse 17 If you lose the keys 18 Replacing the battery 19 Replacing the chain if it Pops off 20 21 Troubleshooting 23 24 Limited warranty and registration 25 Battery ...

Page 2: ...se it to stretch out your coasting or even to help to make an incline easier to accomplish The pedalling allows you the freedom to go anywhere a bicycle can go without worrying if the batteries run down The sys tem includes a quick charging system that will give the batteries up to 80 of their charge in as little as 5 hours Please read the instructions in the booklet carefully and keep them in a s...

Page 3: ...d attempt This vehicle can obtain speeds that only qualified riders of the proper age size and maturity should attempt That decision rests entirely on the observation and discre tion of the direct supervising adult IMPORTANT Before we begin Like any two wheeled vehicle riding the MINIMOTO HYBRID bike can be extremely hazardous It is your responsibility to follow this manual for the proper set up i...

Page 4: ...anner 4 The MINIMOTO HYBRID is designed to run on clean flat dry and generally hard sur faces by persons over 8 years of age It should not be used on gravel or grass 5 The rider of a MINIMOTO HYBRID should always wear appropriate footwear Open toed shoes should never be allowed Keep shoe laces and pant legs away and clear of the wheels 6 The rider must wear a safety helmet elbow and kneepads to av...

Page 5: ...hrough the Minimoto Service Center 15 SB 1918 CALIFORNIA declaration Your insurance policies may not provide cover age for accidents involving the use of this product To determine if coverage is provid ed contact your insurance company or agent 5 Toy Quest c o Minimoto Service Center 1800 N 9th Street Indianola Iowa 50125 Service Center Address Warnings Warning Over tightening the stem bolt or hea...

Page 6: ...other products or vehicles other than the MINIMOTO HYBRID Replacing or substituting parts with other vehicles can result in overheating fire or explosion Only use MINIMOTO parts bat tery or components in the MINIMOTO HYBRID because using or substituting other parts can result in overheating fire explosion or mechanical breakdown g The battery is to be handled by ADULTS ONLY The battery is heavy an...

Page 7: ...er away 5 Slide the steering col umn into the front fork Fig 4 6 Use the Allen key to tighten the steering col umn firmly so it won t move 7 Adjust the handlebars so they are square with the body Fig 5 FIRMLY tighten the lever clamp until the bars do not move WARNING The handlebars must not be able to move while riding ALWAYS test the handlebars before riding to make sure they will not slip rotate...

Page 8: ...e are NOT VISIBLE when tightening If you can see these marks the bike seat is UNSAFE to be ridden Slide the seat further down and retighten 10 Locate the RIGHT and LEFT markings on the Foot Pedals Fig 9 Screw them by hand into the right and left side of the bike pedal arms Tighten them firmly using the included wrench 8 Fig 8 Fig 9 L R ...

Page 9: ... attempting to ride on your MINIMOTO HYBRID bike The brakes will need to be adjusted over time Tightening or loosening the brake adjustment knob can obtain minor brake adjust ments This knob is locat ed next to the hand brake To do this adjustment loosen the nut and turn the conical shaped knob to adjust the brake Fig 10 Retighten the knob with the nut when the appropriate feel of the brake is fou...

Page 10: ...e old or dead batteries from the MINIMOTO HYBRID bike if they do not accept a charge Never use the charger in an enclosed space Always ensure adequate ventilation Never cover the electric mini bike or the charger during charging Should anything abnormal happen to the electric mini bike or charger switch off the mains supply immediately and contact your dealer IMPORTANT Under normal conditions the ...

Page 11: ...cord of the charger into a stan dard 120 V wall socket Make sure the wall switch is in the ON position and electricity is reaching the socket NOTE When properly charging the RED LED light will be ON If the GREEN LED is ON then battery is fully charged OR the connector is not plugged into the charging port Check to see that the charging port is fully engaged when first attempting to charge 11 Fig 1...

Page 12: ...Avoid running the battery completely as this will greatly shorten their useable life Never leave the battery in an uncharged condition This will permanently damage it and prevent it from being able to hold any charge Disconnect the battery from the wiring if the MINIMOTO HYBRID is to be stored more than 2 months Do not store the batteries in temperatures above 75 degrees F or lower than 8 degrees ...

Page 13: ...ot exceed 175 lbs 80kg 5 Always wear appropriate shoes clothing and protective gear Protective gear includes the use of a helmet knee pads and elbow pads not included 6 Do not use the MINIMOTO HYBRID for jumping stunts or tricks This product has not been designed for such use 7 Do not touch the motor or wheels while they are rotating 8 Keep hands face feet and hair away from all moving parts 9 Do ...

Page 14: ... HYBRID Check that the handlebar nut is TIGHT Check the tires ensuring there are no cuts or exposed cords or THE TIRES ARE deflated Check that all cables and wires are not frayed cut or broken Check that the brake lever is tight on the handlebar Pull the brake lever to make sure that 1 The brake releases automatically 2 The brake holds the MINIMOTO HYBRID bike from being pushed forward Check that ...

Page 15: ... will feel the electric motor start to kick in 5 Ride and pedal normally Use the electric motor for going up inclines or for additional coasting NOTE Continuous use of the electric motor will reduce the total running time dramatically Try to use the battery assist when you need or want it the most 6 BE CAREFUL The MINIMOTO HYBRID bike can reach speeds up to 10 MPH on a level surface depending on t...

Page 16: ...lation must be done ONLY BY AN ADULT NEVER inflate the tires above 45 PSI The recommended tire pressure is 40 PSI Tires should be inflated with a standard bicycle type pump Inflation at an Automobile service station can easily result in over inflation of the tires Over inflation of the tires can result in seri ous injury or even death Before inflating any tire make sure the key is removed from the...

Page 17: ... sing of uneven loading 3 If the rims wheels are bent or cracked they must be replaced REPLACING THE MAIN FUSE The main fuse is located near the flexible cable that runs from the body to the electric motor If the fuse is blown the MINIMOTO HYBRID BIKE will completely shut down Unscrew the fuse cap and inspect the fuse to see if it is broken Fig 18 Some replacement fuses are included with your Mini...

Page 18: ...D bike to local Locksmith For a charge they will be able to cre ate a new key NOTE Keys can be obtained by calling the Minimoto Service Center for a fee You can have your key duplicated at any Key Shop or kiosk It is a good idea to store an extra key in a safe place ...

Page 19: ...n the location of the old battery 8 Retighten the battery retainer so the battery securely held Reconnect the plugs 9 Replace main body and seat in reverse order 10 Charge the new battery before attempt ing to ride again Non rechargeable battery is not to be charged Battery charging must be done by ADULTS only Only battery of the same or an equivalent type as the recommended battery is to be used ...

Page 20: ... of the motor or chain running accidentally while working in this area Refer to the section on Replacing the battery in this instruction manual for this operation 1 Support the bike so that the rear wheel is not touching the ground IMPORTANT Make sure the bike will not fall over in this process Work on a work bench or in a area with plenty of space 2 Remove the four phillips head screws of the cha...

Page 21: ... chain on the top of the rear wheel gear about half way around Fig 25 6 Carefully move the wheel and gear so that the entire chain pops back on Fig 26 7 Replace the chain cover in reverse order 8 Reconnect the battery Fig 25 Fig 26 ...

Page 22: ...by incineration placing them in a landfill or mixing them with other rubbish NEVER expose the battery to FIRE The battery may leak or explode Always return your unwanted battery to a local federal or state approved lead acid recycling center or an authorized automobile battery seller For residents in the states of Florida and Minnesota it is ILLEGAL for anyone to attempt to dispose of lead acid ba...

Page 23: ...lace the fuse 3 Check all electrical connections 4 Adjust the brake as described in this manual The Hybrid bike key is in ON position but when I move the throttle switch the back wheel won t turn under electric power 1 The charger is still connected 2 The brake is too tight 3 The fuse is blown 1 Disconnect the charger 2 Adjust the brake to loosen the tire 3 Check the fuse replace if necessary The ...

Page 24: ...n on a smoother surface 4 You are resting your feet on the ground when beginning to take off start to pedal your bike first then use the electric power assist The red LED always stays on 1 The battery is not being properly charged 2 The battery is too old or has been abused 3 You are not plugged directly into a wall socket 1 Make sure all connectors are clean Repair if necessary and the plug is pr...

Page 25: ... Evidence of any attempt of repair done by the consumer other than tires and normal adjust ments will void the warranty This warranty does not cover and is intended to exclude any liability on the part of the manufacturer whether under this warranty or implied by law or any indirect or consequen tial damages for breach of warranty Toyquest s and the manufacturer s liability hereunder is expressly ...

Page 26: ... Minimoto Service Center 1800 N 9th Street Indianola Iowa 50125 VIN NUMBER Each MINIMOTO HYBRID bike has a unique VIN vehicle identification num ber inscribed on the chassis The location of this VIN is located under the bike near where the pedal arms connect with bike frame Fig 27 You will need to locate this information when registering and applying for warranty service PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL ...

Page 27: ...03 15428 ASM 003 15428 ASM 004 15428 ASM 005 15428 ASM 006 15428 MIS 004 15428 MIS 001 15428 MIS 005 15428 MIS 007 15428 MIS 008 Spare Part Name 12 volt battery 12 volt battery charger Right side body Left side body Seat assembly Handle assembly top Handle assembly bottom Chain cover Motor cover Electronic module Key Qty 3 Qty 2 Key switch Fuse holder Fuse ...

Page 28: ...011 Drive chains Qty 2 15428 MIS 012 Nut and bolt assortment 15428 MIS 013 Charging port 15428 ASM 007 Charging port cover 15428 MIS 014 Motor 15428 ASM 008 Frame 15428 MIS 016 Kickstand 15428 MIS 015 Label sheet 15428 MIS 017 Throttle switch assembly 15428 MIS 019 Brake cable 15428 MIS 018 Brake switch assembly 15428 MIS 020 Tool kit ...

Page 29: ...MANUAL THOROUGHLY FAILURE TO DO SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY DO NOT RETURN THE MINIMOTO HYBRID TO THE STORE IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS OR NEED ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT US BY email at customerservice teamminimoto com OR call us TOLL FREE by 1 800 434 6178 8 AM TO 4 PM EST Monday through Friday excluding holidays 15428 15428 Toy Quest Los Angeles CA 90064 All Rights Reserved Made in China www toyquest c...